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Blackside Darter

Percina maculata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Percidae ›Genus: Percina

About

Percina maculata, the blackside darter is a species of fish in the Percidae family. It is a widespread inhabitant of streams and rivers in the Mississippi River watershed. Like other darters it prefers rocky riffles and sandy runs, but is tolerant of pools and still water as well. It is one of the 324 fish species found in Tennessee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackside Darter?
The scientific name of Blackside Darter is Percina maculata.
What kingdom does Blackside Darter belong to?
Blackside Darter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blackside Darter belong to?
Blackside Darter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blackside Darter belong to?
Blackside Darter belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Blackside Darter belong to?
Blackside Darter belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Blackside Darter belong to?
Blackside Darter belongs to the family Percidae.
What genus does Blackside Darter belong to?
Blackside Darter belongs to the genus Percina.